I imagine that 5-years-old is a tough age for my little girl. She has an older brother that’s nearly 16-years-old; she can’t do everything that he can do. She is learning to do more on her own, God bless her independent little soul. She’s always been a huge lover of books. Her favorite things to do are read, organize her bookshelves, and hang out at the library and book stores.

Yes, you read that right. This little lady loves book stores and libraries. She loves to read and she began to read at an early age, so now she’s at a point where she’s beyond starter books but doesn’t yet have the endurance for full chapter books. Heck, most times I don’t even have the attention span for a chapter book!

About Scholastic Branches

Scholastic books have always been a huge part of childhood, and now they’re helping our daughter continue her love of reading! Scholastic has created Branches–a unique line of books specifically designed for newly independent readers who are ready to make the exciting leap from leveled readers, but not quite prepared for a traditional chapter book.

Created for ages 5-8, Branches books are include easy-to-read text so they’re not getting frustrated, simple plotlines so they can follow along easily, plenty of context clues, and purposeful illustrations that aid reading comprehension.

Ella loves the different Branches book series’ that are available and there’s so many fun characters and stories from which to choose.

According the Kids and Parents Reading Report™: Fifth Edition, 73% of kids believe that they would read more if they could find more books that they like.With 14 different series and counting Branches delivers on providing kids with plenty of choices, so every reader can find the perfect book for them. Does your kid love to laugh? Perfect! There is the zany and hilarious Kung Pow Chicken. Does your reader love a fantastical adventure? Dragon Masters has it all: Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! How about a spooky story? Eerie Elementary will have your young readers on the edge of their seats!

Thanks to our friends at Scholastic, we can’t wait to introduce one lucky As Mom Sees It reader to Scholastic Branches! We’re giving away a set of 4 Branches books, including

About Dusty

Dusty is the editor of As Mom Sees It, a family lifestyle and travel site. She is a wife and mother of two in Ohio.

Dusty has been featured on ABC, on Mom Talk Radio and in iBlog Magazine. Her creations have been featured on Craftgawker, DIY Weddings, and in 2013, As Mom Sees It was named one of the Top 50 New Product Review Sites by Cision.

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